After Transmigrating as a Tycoon's Wife, My Thoughts Are Heard by the Whole Family-Chapter 370

Qin Xian maintained his calm demeanor as he remarked, “What’s wrong? Can’t recite it? Even one recipe will do—or part of one. Aren’t these the ones you painstakingly collected?”

Yu Xin’s face turned pale, panic setting in.

“Or perhaps you can tell us which book you found it in, or which traditional medicine doctor provided it to you?” Qin Xian continued mercilessly, his voice steady but unyielding.

At this point, Ji Fei and the second branch of the Qin family understood Qin Xian’s intentions perfectly. Ji Fei leaned into her husband’s embrace, her excitement barely contained.

“Wow, my husband is amazing! I love him to death. This is genius—he’s exposing her so thoroughly!” Ji Fei thought gleefully.

Qin Xian’s lips curled into a faint smile as he pulled his wife closer, holding her snugly in his arms. His relaxed posture exuded a sense of satisfaction as he softly said, “What’s the matter? Can’t remember? Doesn’t seem like you put much effort into it after all.”

“I—I... It’s not like that!” Yu Xin stammered, her panic evident.

“Not even one ingredient?” Ji Fei chimed in mockingly. “Three full recipes, and you can’t recall a single detail? What a heartfelt effort you made.”

Qin Han, noticing Yu Xin’s hesitation, gave her an encouraging tug, visibly confused by her silence.

“Haha, Qin Han clearly doesn’t realize what’s going on. He probably thought they were still a team, unaware that early on, he wasn’t as deranged and biased. Has his blind loyalty only developed over time, as Yu Xin replaced his sister in his heart? I wonder if he’ll still feel so righteous once the truth comes out.” Ji Fei mused.

Third Uncle, however, had already concluded that Yu Xin must have fabricated her earlier claims. He believed she had never taken the effort seriously and had simply made lofty promises to gain favor. For him, the focus now was less on the details and more on closing the chapter.

Just as he was about to dismiss the topic, a quiet yet confident voice began reciting the herbal ingredients one by one.

He froze and turned to see his daughter, Qin Jiaxi, standing stiffly, her expression a mixture of determination and disbelief. She fluently recited all three recipes with precise accuracy, leaving everyone present stunned into silence.

Qin Jiaxi’s wide, bewildered eyes met her father’s, unsure of what had compelled her to speak up.

Third Uncle, ever sharp, immediately suspected the truth. His voice trembled as he asked, “Jiaxi... how do you know these recipes? Tell me, I’m listening.”

Qin Jiaxi, realizing the implications of what she had just revealed, hesitated before stammering, “I... I collected recipes during that time too. These three were among the ones I compiled. I had planned to give them to you, but... the next day, Yu Xin handed in identical ones. I thought we had both worked on the same thing and that I’d just been too slow, so I didn’t bring them up. I didn’t want to seem petty...”

Her voice wavered, tears threatening to spill as she relived the injustice she had unknowingly endured.

“Are you kidding me?” Qin Xiaoyu exclaimed, shocked. “Jiaxi can recite them from memory, and Yu Xin can’t even say a word? Doesn’t this prove Yu Xin stole Jiaxi’s work and claimed it as her own?”

Qin Jing couldn’t help but add, “Qin Han, the medicine that helped your headaches—that was your sister’s effort, not Yu Xin’s.”

Qin Han, momentarily stunned, quickly snapped back and retorted, “That’s impossible! Yu Xin would never steal! Jiaxi must have memorized the recipes after the fact just to slander her!”

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Qin Yi shook his head in disbelief. “Hopeless.”

Qin Han’s face turned red with humiliation as he caught the mocking looks from the family. Turning to Yu Xin, he declared, “Don’t worry, Yu Xin. I’ll stand by you! Prove them wrong!”

But Yu Xin, who had relied on others’ trust to avoid suspicion, couldn’t provide the proof Qin Han demanded. She had never truly collected or memorized the recipes herself, leaving her helpless in the face of scrutiny.

“It’s simple,” Qin Chao said with a smirk. “Let’s investigate the origins of the recipes. We’ve got plenty of time today. Why not clear up every misunderstanding while we’re at it?”

“Agreed,” Qin Rong added. “We’ll serve as witnesses to ensure no one can slander Jiaxi again.”

Third Uncle, however, had no interest in prolonging the matter. His voice grew icy as he addressed Yu Xin and Qin Han. “Enough. You can either confess, or I’ll investigate. And if I find out you stole my daughter’s work...”

The unspoken threat hung heavily in the air, its weight unmistakable.

Yu Xin, cornered and desperate, considered feigning a fainting spell to escape. But before she could act, Ji Fei interjected with a sly smile, “Oh, don’t even think about passing out now. Even if you need an oxygen mask, we’ll make sure this matter is resolved.”

Yu Xin froze, her face pale, before tremblingly confessing, “I... I’m sorry. It’s my fault. I saw the recipes on Jiaxi’s computer and thought... she wasn’t going to use them. I only wanted to help bridge the gap between her and the family. I didn’t expect... Auntie and Qin Han to misunderstand and praise me. I was selfish... I just wanted everyone to like me. I didn’t think Jiaxi cared about the recipes since she never said anything. I... I’m sorry...”

Ji Fei was genuinely amazed by Yu Xin’s ability to twist the narrative even at this stage.

“Seriously? Even now, she’s trying to play the victim and shift blame. And the worst part? Qin Han actually looks like he believes her!” Ji Fei stared in disbelief at Qin Han’s pitying expression toward Yu Xin.

“So, it’s Jiaxi’s fault?” Ji Fei said, her tone dripping with sarcasm. “Jiaxi didn’t present the recipes right away, giving you the opportunity to steal them. She didn’t suspect your deceit, so you took advantage of her. And when you stole her family’s love, it’s her fault for not fighting back? Wow, you’re so innocent. It’s all Jiaxi’s fault, isn’t it?”

The room erupted in laughter at Ji Fei’s biting commentary.

“Exactly! Poor Yu Xin, always the victim!” Qin Chao added mockingly.

“Only a complete fool would believe her story,” Qin Rong chimed in.

“Though it seems there’s at least one fool present,” Qin Yi muttered, glancing at Qin Han.

Humiliated, Qin Han and Yu Xin felt like cornered animals. Their usual tactics had utterly failed against this family.

Third Uncle had seen enough. Taking Jiaxi’s hand, he said, “Jiaxi, I’m sorry. This was my fault. I should have seen the truth sooner.”

“No, it’s my fault,” Jiaxi sobbed, unable to hold back her tears. “I was too {N•o•v•e•l•i•g•h•t} naive. I let myself be used...”

Wiping his daughter’s tears, Third Uncle turned his frosty gaze to Yu Xin. “You have until 6 PM today to vacate the house I gave you. My lawyers will handle the deed transfer. If you fail to comply, I will press charges for fraud.”